ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Most ThunderCats, SilverHawks, Comic Strip & TigerSharks fans have seen Steve Gruskin's name in the credits.
Very few know what he actually did.
Steve Gruskin helped shape the sound of ThunderCats, SilverHawks, TigerSharks, and other beloved Rankin/Bass productions, yet many fans only know his name from the credits as "Soundtrack Supervisor." In this episode of Beyond Thundera, Steve reveals what that role actually involved and shares fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from the production of some of the most iconic cartoons of the 1980s.
From directing voice actors and creating sound effects to working alongside legendary composer Bernard Hoffer, Steve takes us inside the analog production process that brought these shows to life long before digital editing and Pro Tools existed. He also discusses the creative challenges of building SilverHawks from the ground up, designing musical battles, composing original music, and collaborating with the Rankin/Bass team.
He also talks about working with legendary composer Bernard Hoffer, and reveals how a group of musicians, engineers, and creatives built some of the most beloved cartoons of the 1980s.
If you love ThunderCats, SilverHawks, Rankin/Bass history, animation production, voice acting, cartoon music, or rare behind-the-scenes stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
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